About the Committee

The Investments & ESG Committee brings together the work of the Council's former Investors, Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees under a single structure, reflecting how closely capital, environmental performance and social responsibility are now linked in digital infrastructure.

The Committee provides a forum for investors, operators and industry experts to examine the financial and non-financial factors shaping fibre and data centre investment across Europe. Its scope spans the investment landscape and financing conditions for network rollout, the environmental footprint and sustainability credentials of fibre infrastructure, and the governance and diversity practices that support a resilient, competitive industry.

By combining these perspectives, the Committee aims to give members a clearer view of how ESG considerations influence investment decisions,  and how the sector can demonstrate its value to the investors, policymakers and stakeholders who rely on that evidence.

This page is new and growing. The Committee's reports, studies, and other resources will be added here as they're published - in the meantime, you can explore the latest assets below.

Keynote speech at Green All-Optical Network Forum 2025

Event: Green All-Optical Network Forum 2025
Speaker: Vincent Garnier - Dirctor General 
Date: 3 March, 2025
Location: Hotel Porta Fira, Barcelona
Organiser: IDATE


Our Director General, Vincent Garnier, delivered a keynote speech at the fourth edition of the Green All-Optical Network Forum, which took place on March 3, 2025, in Barcelona.

His address highlighted the importance of fibre connectivity in enabling a sustainable and intelligent digital future. Drawing on insights from our latest Market Panorama, he provided a comprehensive overview of industry trends, the role of fibre in AI-powered networks, and the opportunities for gigabit broadband and industrial intelligence in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

The forum gathered industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of sustainable optical networks, addressing the key challenges and innovations shaping next-generation connectivity.

Thank you to all who joined us on March 3rd to be part of this critical discussion on advancing sustainable and high-performance networks.

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